BETTER PERFORMANCE THROUGH BETTER IDEAS

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1 BETTER PERFORMANCE THROUGH BETTER IDEAS

2 KME Works for You. As a privately held family company since 1946, KME is truly an American success story. We ve experienced six decades of steady growth because we ve worked hard to maintain our founder s entrepreneurial spirit. KME is focused on an ability to rapidly respond to market demands with innovative new products and services that offer real value and build long-term partnerships. Unwavering Dedication to Our Customers No company is better able to rapidly respond to customers needs with common sense and a dedication to excellence. As a family-owned company under the leadership of John J. Kovatch III, decisions are made in the best interest of our customers, company and employees without influence from outside investors or stock market analysts. By continually reinvesting in the company with personnel training, new equipment and updated facilities, KME is best able to serve our customers today and for future generations because it s not just a business, it s our family commitment. OUR STEADY GROWTH OVER THE LAST SIX DECADES EMPOWERS US TO SERVE YOU TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE. John J. Kovatch III, KME President and CEO 2 PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW

3 commitment PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE Personal attention With 900 employees, KME has the resources to support our customers needs. However, KME still assigns a primary point of contact for each new truck build to coordinate all communications between KME, the sales representative and the customer. There is no handoff through various stages of production where customers have to redefine their needs to each new person in the process. KME s project manager ensures that all customer needs and expectations are met from order to delivery, every time. Network of support KME s factory locations, teamed with a nationwide network of sales and service centers, provide a full range of support for our vehicles. Our locations are fully insured and ready to provide maintenance, repairs, parts and technical support. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 3

4 PREDATOR CHASSIS A FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is the core element of every feature KME offers. KME has invested millions in engineering, development and testing to integrate products that not only protect fire service personnel, but also prevent accidents in the first place. Utilizing computer-aided models in combination with real-world testing, KME produces cabs and fire bodies that take the guesswork out of design and the result is proven safety. 26 PREDATOR PUMPER PRODUCT CHASSIS BROCHURE

5 Keep it Low The most frequent and costly injuries in the fire service are slips and falls, and back injuries. KME has custom built bodies that feature the lowest hosebed height in the industry to reduce the amount of climbing and heavy lifting of overhead objects. Safest Cab in the Fire Service KME s family of Predator chassis are the safest in the fire service. Working with industry-leading third-party safety specialists, KME designed and tested our cabs beyond the test requirements and achieved a fire-service-best result in roof crush, side crush and frontal impact. Cabs include occupant frontal impact and rollover protection systems. Lock N Load Hosebed Only available from KME, the Lock N Load hosebed is an innovative treadplate cover that rolls back onto itself, providing the most ergonomic and safe method for one person to roll back and lift it to a ninety degree angle for easy and safe access to the hosebed. safety Fire service best-in-safety testing. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 5

6 FLEX SERIES FLEX BODIES = ULTIMATE CUSTOMIZATION Your needs are central to our design. From the deepest compartments in the industry (29" in full depth and 14" in split depth) with widths specified to the inch for your requirements, to the widest variety of fender storage options all available in 4 different body materials, no other manufacturer can offer the customization KME can. Flexible Hose Storage Fire companies across the world have different priorities, and KME has a solution for each of those unique configurations. For departments who desire an ultra low hosebed configuration KME offers a solution with the primary hosebed located 43 from the ground. If height isn t a concern, but volume is, the wide bed option will suffice featuring over 105 cubic feet of storage capacity. Customized storage is also available for items like stokes baskets, backboards, little giant ladders, etc. Whatever the need, the KME Flex body has a solution. Mission oriented customization. 6 PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW ustom SOLE-SOURCE

7 Simplified Pump Operations The Flex line offers a variety of pumping configurations to meet your departments needs, including midship pumps, PTO pumps, CAF systems, injection foam systems, and bypass foam systems. Each pump panel is custom designed and constructed to provide an optimized panel that reduces wheelbase while keeping the controls ergonomic and organized. KME offers the lowest crosslays in the industry with the hose being as low as 64 above the ground level. A Better Body Design KME designs and manufactures thousands of innovative pumper body configurations in galvannealed steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Recognizing that today's fire departments carry more equipment and tools than ever before, our formed body design allows for use of all available space in the body. Options include ladder and suction storage through the tank or through the body and special compartments for reels, pike poles, and other equipment. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 7

8 PREDATOR PRO CHASSIS SERIES PUMPER RESCUE OPTIMIZED (PRO ) SERIES PUMPER Full Pumper and Heavy Rescue Capabilities. 2 PUMPER PRODUCT BROCHURE MULTI-PURPOSE 8 PREDATOR CHASSIS ultimate

9 The PRO is a true multi-purpose vehicle that focuses on operator safety and the need for departments to carry more equipment in a small package. No other manufacturer can provide the equipment storage and short wheelbase with a best in class 2,000 gpm pump and 1,000 gallons of water. Operator Safety KME has completely eliminated all intake and discharge lines from the driver s side of the pumper, creating a safer working environment for the operator. Discharges and intakes are electronically controlled, while our camera system allows full view of all sides of the truck. KME s diagrammatic pump panel makes pump operations simple and clear. Short Wheelbase, Big Performance A short 176 wheelbase provides for a highly maneuverable turning radius so operating this truck in even the tightest conditions is a breeze. The unit includes great angles of approach and departure, too. The PRO combines an unrivaled amount of storage space, 1,000 gallon water tank, and full UL-certified 2,000 gpm pump rating. More Equipment Storage KME knows that today s fire service carries more equipment to the scene than the departments of yesterday. With a standard 382 cubic feet of compartmentation and a larger body option of up to 580 cubic feet, the PRO is the solution. With body compartments substantially deeper at 14 upper and 29 lower, departments can carry the equivalent tools and equipment needed for a heavy rescue without sacrificing the pumping power and water capacity you need. By eliminating the pump house, the PRO offers more space for equipment, a shorter wheelbase, and the ultimate level of operator safety. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 9

10 CHALLENGER SERIES CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPERS A wide range of body styles and plumbing options. Available on either a KME custom or commercial chassis, these pumpers fit comfortably in your budget, but still offer premium features like 29 deep compartments and a variety of foam systems. Body Models for Every Need The Challenger pumper offers 4 body styles: the RS (Recessed Step), the FB (Flush Back), the WB (Wide Body), and the LH (Low Hosebed). Each of these styles are simply the beginning as each one allows for significant customization of lighting, dumps, bumper extensions and much more. FB (Flush Back) LH (Low Hosebed) WB (Wide Body) RS (Recessed Step) 10 PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW

11 A great combination of premium features and options at a great price. Common Sense Plumbing Pump panels are designed to be simple to operate with controls located in convenient positions. Whether a top or side mount configuration, all valve controls are in line with the respective gauge and positioned in an ergonomic position so they are simple to operate. Crosslays on the Challenger come in a standard low, easy-to-load position, at an industry-leading height of 64 from the ground. Rescue Pumper Configurations The Challenger pumper body was designed to accommodate all of the equipment carried on a rescue pumper. With 29 deep compartments there is ample space for devices like hydraulic reels, power units, extrication tools, air systems, and a full custompumper LINE OVERVIEW 11 complement of cribbing and shoring materials.

12 LEGACY SERIES LEGACY SERIES PUMPERS Safe and effective firefighting depends on a department s ability to be armed with the right apparatus. Yet, in these economic times, the road to the perfect apparatus can often be filled with twists and turns. That is why KME is proud to offer our Legacy line of pumpers. Legacy pumpers afford the right combination of value, equipment, and performance at a price that meets your budget without sacrificing safety or quality. Our decades of experiences have allowed us to consolidate the choices, taking the guesswork out of the process by offering preselected bodies and chassis. We outfit each of them with an array of standard features synonymous with the KME brand and options that have been perfected for fire ground operations. Premium Features Every Legacy body comes standard with 29 deep compartments (deepest in the fire service) which is vital for departments tasked with bringing more to the scene. In addition, stainless steel plumbing is standard on a wide variety of pump and plumbing options and all units are foam system ready for immediate installation or for use in the future. Easy Access value 12 PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW The bodies are standard designed with storage for three SCBA cylinders on each side of the body in the fenders. Optional storage configuration allows full use of the fenders for storage of items like SCBA, wheel chocks and absorbent hoppers.

13 Performance at a price that meets your budget without sacrificing safety or quality. Multiple Configurations Available on both KME custom and commercial chassis, Legacy pumpers can be configured in sidemount or top mount panel configurations with speedlays or crosslays. Body styles include the HL and FS styles. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 13

14 REAR MOUNT PUMPERS REAR MOUNT PUMPERS KME s rear mount pumpers and rescue pumpers highlight our strength in delivering truly custom apparatus. Fire departments nationwide are called upon to respond with more equipment than ever before, so KME designed our rear mount pumpers with unrivaled compartmentation capacity packaged in a maneuverable short wheelbase. Bodies are available in aluminum or stainless steel with a wide range of pump, tank, hosebed, and storage options on either a custom or commercial chassis. Rear mount pump panels are available on either side or in a true rear configuration.

15 PUMPER PRODUCT BROCHURE Variety of Panel Options Safety is KME s top priority and our 3 pump panel positions (driver s side, officer s side, and true rear mount) allow departments to put operators out of harm s way and increase vision at the scene. With KME rear-mounted pumps, the pressurized intakes and discharges can be removed from the operators area creating an area that is free of hazards. Custom Body Storage Using KME s innovative body design, departments can almost double the compartment storage space over a traditional side mount pumper while still utilizing a similar wheelbase and turning radius. This allows fully loaded rear mounts to maneuver both tight streets and highways while having the equipment for any emergency. Maximize your equipment storage and increase operator safety. Intelligent Design Bodies have plenty of equipment storage capacity with front transverse compartments and optional body roof compartments. Tank sizes range from 300 gallons to over 1,000 gallons and departments can choose from multiple pump options. KME rear mounts bring both pumper and rescue equipment as well as operator safety to every scene. Pre Connected Hose Lines Utilizing KME s custom plumbing, pre-connected attack hose lines can be set-up for deployment off any side (front, sides and rear) of the apparatus. KME custom plumbing enables more departments to locate pre connected hose lines in locations and in configurations that will work best for their personnel on scene. PUMPER LINE OVERVIEW 15 GET MORE WHEN YOU NEED MORE

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